NFPA

Compliance

In today’s bulk handling systems, nearly all materials are combustible under the right conditions. With the right mixture of fine
particles, oxygen and an ignition source an explosion could happen at any time. It is up to the end user to make sure their
system is safe and compliant with the applicable NFPA standards. Schenck Process reviews each air filtration application
with the customer to select the best explosion mitigation strategy for the application.

Protection Options 
» Explosion venting 


» Ducted venting
» Flameless venting Containment Deflagration Venting Suppression Oxidant Reduction
» Containment
» Inert gas/oxygen reduction

Deflagration Isolation

Example – Flameless Venting Example – Indoor Vessel

Clean-air
exhaust-duct
to outside
Pressure sensor assembly
Isolation valve to detect deflagration in
for clean air its early stage and trigger
return to Passive chemical isolation
building isolation
valve

Flameless
explosion Deflagration
relief panel Cannon on dirty-air
relief vent Rotary airlock
to relieve the inlet-duct to
to isolate prevent deflagration
pressure of a hopper and
deflagration propagation
Rotary airlock to isolate prevent
hopper and prevent deflagration
deflagration propagation propagation
Engineering site surveys
When it comes to helping you meet NFPA compliance
Schenck Process offers dust collection users its on-site
air filtration surveys. Program participants receive a full
assessment of their current air filtration systems along
with recommendations on improving efficiencies.
Engineering Surveys
■ On-site dust collection analysis
■ Particle size analysis and emission testing
■ Field measurement of dust producing equipment
and plant layout
■ Preliminary sketches of plant/equipment layout
based on this analysis and current recommendation
to include appropriate NFPA compliance
■ Full assessment including 3-D CAD drawings
& CFD modeling
■ NFPA & explosion protection recommendations
■ Energy efficient designs
■ Filtration test lab to guarantee emission compliance
Schenck Process
7901 NW 107th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64153
816-891-9300 or Fax: 816-891-8336
E-mail: americas@schenckprocess.com
Web site: www.schenckprocess.com/us
■ Project management
■ Turn-key installation
■ Start-up & commissioning
■ Recommended spare parts list
■ Evaluate physical conditions of existing filters,
fans and airlocks
■ Evaluate existing ductwork layout and sizing, dust
discharge design and pneumatic transfer system
■ Consult with customer personnel to determine
system rates, equipment functionality, problem
areas and desired results from findings
■ Provide quotation for new and upgraded solutions
Filtration Audit Team
■ Industrial Ventilation Design Specialists
■ 3D CAD Designer
■ Application Specialists
■ Explosion Protection Experts
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Benefits
■ Improve energy efficiencies
■ Reduce the amount of required airflow
■ Ensure employee health
■ Manage plant expansion
■ Meet NFPA compliance